Somali pirates demand $1 m to free Pakistani

[pmukherjee]

I don't understand this. The Somalian pirates have been hijacking ships with the crews that they can lay their hands on and then they demand ransom from the company that owns the ships. In invariably all the cases, the shipping companies pay up through third party bank transfers to banks in Europe. This is the first time that I heard individuals being held as hostages and the families being asked to cough up the ransom money. How the hell will the family of a merchant navy captain come up with a million dollars? Is that the case or have I got it wrong? I have not heard of a single such case, in all piracy cases, the shipping companies have been targeted as they have the means to pay up.

 

[Frankenstein]

I hope Sailor returns home safe

 

[mehru]

Desperate families await miracle as deadline looms

Families are connecting donations right now. Don't know what Govt is doing?

Even Indians are donating money for their release. Thank you Mr. Singh for your contribution.

Somali pirates: Govt remains silent as global aid flows in

As the deadline to pay ransom for the release of four Pakistani hostages from the captivity of Somali pirates draws near, international organisations have agreed to help raise money, giving families a renewed hope.

Only four days remain in the seven-day deadline given by the pirates, yet the government has failed to take any steps to ensure their recovery so far, reported Express 24/7 on Monday.

Naval Captain Wasi was taken hostage along with three other Pakistanis on August 8, 2010 from an Egyptian cargo ship. The pirates are demanding $2.1 million for their release.

On Saturday, Laila, Captain Wasi’s daughter, announced that she would sell her kidneys to pay the ransom. Responding to this, an Indian living in Dubai, K B Singh, promised to pay $500,000 to help raise the ransom money, the channel reported.

Captain Wasi’s brother, Askari Hassan, said that human rights activist Ansar Burney will go to Dubai to collect the money from Singh.

Hassan said that the pirates would release Captain Wasi if they are paid $600,000 in ransom.

On Monday, Laila again appealed to the government for help for her father’s safe recovery. Captain Wasi’s wife also expressed disappointment with the lack of support from the government, saying that even foreigners have offered help, but the government remains silent.

Speaking to Express 24/7, Burney said the pirates have demanded $2.1 million in ransom.

He said the shipping company which owns the vessel, has agreed to pay $1 million, and a few Indian welfare organisations have collectively pledged $0.5 million.

Earlier this month, 16 Pakistanis and two Iranians were freed from the pirates after the Danish Navy carried out an air-raid operation to rescue the hostages.

Somali pirates: Govt remains silent as global aid flows in – The Express Tribune

 

[JonAsad]

The Pakistani is dead-

 

[rising.pakistan1]

pakistanis were dead we are trying to arrange the dollors

 

[SpArK]

The menace is getting messier.. There should be regional co operation regarding this to make an end to this piracy.. innocent lives are at risk.

 

[Mutee]

Let's all pray for the family no point blaming Indians or anyone else they are just pirates money is the only thing they need may they all rot in hell

 

[Laughing_soldier]

Trying to cover-up your dirty secrets!!!

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Shame on you.

Do you see RAW here?

 

[Yeti]

These mongrels are becoming a nuisance now and need a hard lesson

 

[DesiGuy]

Shame on you.

shame on me...?? LOL

why?

 

[The HBS Guy]

shame on me...?? LOL

why?

Because BATMAN said so. Ok? Got it?

Shame on you...

Don't you dare ask why.

 

[acetophenol]

time to clean these a$$ holes up.

 

[illuzioN]

Pak should give them the 1 mil they want with our AID, then bomb there hide outs haha

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

Have a really good plan to deal with them after you pay them or else you guys will in our position.i.e,Money-Paid,Sailors are back?-NO!!

 

[arihant]

Good to see some Indian helping the family. F$$K Pak Govt.